Corsham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Corsham's built-up area within Wiltshire recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 69.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area's consistently low crime profile, which aligns with its character as a historic market town with limited urban density. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.8% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting at 21.7% and other theft at 13.0%. These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences were 69% below the national rate, and shoplifting was 9% below. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remained stable compared to similar months. The town's lower population density and strong community presence may contribute to the reduced likelihood of violent incidents compared to larger urban centres. The persistence of shoplifting as a concern, despite being below the UK average, suggests ongoing challenges in retail security, particularly during high-traffic periods.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting cases compared to October, rising from zero to five incidents. This spike, occurring during the Black Friday shopping period, highlights vulnerabilities in retail security despite the overall low crime rate. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3%, dropping from six to one incident—a significant decline likely linked to the absence of major events or seasonal factors that typically drive such crimes. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 55.6%, from 18 to eight incidents, a trend consistent with the area's historical pattern of lower violent crime. However, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with two reported cases compared to zero in October, a concerning shift that may warrant closer scrutiny. The category of anti-social behaviour also saw an 80% reduction, from 10 to two incidents, potentially reflecting the impact of community policing initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Corsham's crime profile remaining markedly distinct from the UK average in several key categories.

Corsham's November 2023 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 47.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area's current rate well below the UK average, with a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 437 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per 30 days, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average when scaled to Corsham's population of 10,057. The reduction in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, coupled with the absence of major spikes in property-related offences, suggests that local factors—such as effective community engagement or seasonal inactivity—may be influencing these trends. For residents, the 1-in-437 monthly exposure rate translates to a relatively low personal risk compared to other UK areas, though the increase in shoplifting and weapon possession indicates specific vulnerabilities that require targeted measures. The contrast between Corsham's low overall rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, particularly in maintaining stability during high-traffic periods like Black Friday.